Victoria West
Victoria West, a regular contributor to AssociatedContent.com, is an administrative assistant for a financial company downtown Toronto. She loves her financial job, but her biggest passion is fashion. "I love to do finance, but I also love to write fashion," she says about herself. Victoria is also a freelance writer for Examiner.com and for HubPages.com. Besides, she writes her own blog about fashion (see affiliations below). She lives in Toronto with her husband and son.
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Thrift Shopping at Value VillageThrift shopping is not only about merchandise at low prices, but it's also about great and unique style, a style that can make you stand out of the crowd, a style that won't be copied by anybody else.
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International Fashion MagazinesAbout some of the greatest fashion magazines in the world
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Emergency Rooms in Toronto and Their Non-Emergency PoliciesOn Thursday April 7th, my 19 months old baby got sick. While at work, I was called by the manager of the day care he attends to advise me that my baby was sick, and to summon me to come and pick him up. Since my son started attending day care last November, he got sick a few times; and each time I w
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Emergency Rooms in Toronto and Their Non-Emergency PoliciesAbout obscenely long waiting times in emergency rooms in Toronto
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Canadian Fashion ModelsThere are many talented fashion models from Canada, who brought a major contribution to Canadian and international fashion. Three of them are Heather Marks, Irina Lazareanu, Linda Evangelista.
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The Heart Truth Fashion Show in TorontoThe Heart Truth Fashion Show is a signature event of The Heart Truth campaign led by The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, a charity organization functioning on a volunteer basis, whose main cause is improving women's heart health. -
Evergreen Fashion StylesEvergreen fashion styles are those fashion styles which are always in trends and which never go out of style. They are also called classical fashion styles, and their main feature is that they are not a part of some prominent trends.
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Influential People in Fashion: Mario TestinoOne of the leading fashion photographers of our time is Mario Testino
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Swarovski, the Ever-Dazzling JewelrySwarovski is one of the leading jewelry brands in the world, with a history of over 100 years. Swarovski jewelry is an exquisite way to express oneself and one's personality, as well as one's femininity.
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Department Stores in CanadaA great way to shop for fashion in Toronto is shopping in department stores. The big advantage of shopping in a department store is that you can find anything you need on the spot.
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Shopping from H & MH&M is a Swedish fashion label which became very popular around the world due to their stylish and affordable offer -- women's, men's and children's apparel, accessories, handbags, footwear.
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Influential People in Fashion: ValentinoValentino Garavani, best known as Valentino, is one of the milestone fashion designers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Joe Fresh Style, a Fresh Canadian Fashion BrandJoe Fresh Style is a Canadian fashion brand that offers versatile looks for all seasons that are both well-designed and well-priced.
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Angelina Jolie, the Hot Gal from HollywoodWho doesn't love Angelina Jolie? Isn't she the most exquisite presence in the Hollywood?
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Anne Hathaway, the Sweet Fashion AssistantAnne Hathaway is one of those actresses who are best known for one prominent role, and her part as Andy Sachs in "The Devil Wears Prada" is the role that made us remember and like her.
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How to Become a Fashion WriterA few pieces of advise and tips for those who want to become fashion writers.
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How to Start a Career in FashionDreaming of a career in fashion? It is actually possible...
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Canadian Fashion MagazinesA guide to the most important fashion magazines in Canada.
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Canadian Fashion BrandsThere are many fashion brands out there in Canadian malls with a stylish offer, many of them at really affordable prices.
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Designer Sample Sales in TorontoFor those who want to buy designer fashion, but can't really afford it or are not willing to pay the high price of it, or for those who simply enjoy fashion deals, there is a good option '" designer sample sales.
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Influential People in Fashion -- Patricia FieldPatricia Field is an American costume designer, stylist and fashion designer who pursued a brilliant career in fashion and cinematography.
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Discover Canadian Fashion DesignersAn introduction to the most prominent Canadian fashion designers, who make Canadian fashion sparkle and stand out day by day.
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Influential People in Fashion -- Patrick DemarchelierPatrick Demarchelier is maybe the most notorious fashion photographer of our times. When you say fashion photography, the first name coming up into your mind is of course Patrick Demarchelier. -
Give a Break to Your Pocket by Shopping for Budget Fashion in Thrift StoresWhat can we do when our budget is limited, and we can't really afford to splurge on an extensive shopping session?
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Influential People in Fashion -- Anna WintourFashion wouldn't be such an exciting world without powerful and influential people behind it. -
The Best Places to Go Shopping in TorontoThinking of a fresh shopping place? Tired of the same stores in your town, where you go shopping year after year? Try Toronto, Canada.
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The Little Dress Is Not Just Black AnymoreThe LBD is not just black anymore, it's also the little red dress, the little white dress, the little blue dress, so now it's better to call it simply the little dress.
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How to Attend a Fashion WeekAttending a fashion show or a fashion week is a glamorous experience many fashionistas and fashion consumers are very much looking forward to. -
Toronto Fashion WeekThis year I had one of the most glamorous experiences in my life '" I attended Toronto Fashion Week. -
How I Got My Fashion Inspiration from the Devil Wears Prada the MovieWhen it comes to chick flick movies, besides the fun you have with your girlfriends watching them, I realize they actually are good at something '" fashion inspiration.
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Try Fashion Outlets for Shopping in TorontoA great way to shop -- fashion outlets.
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Shopping from GuessGuess is one of my favorite brands. I find their style innovative, elegant, sometimes extravagant and definitely daring, and it's the extravagance and daring I like about this brand the most. My favorites from Guess are the jeans and the dresses.
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Are You Eco-Conscious? Choose an Eco-Conscious Backpack for School/CollegeSchool starts soon, and it's time to get prepared for the new school year. Students need new school supplies, a new wardrobe for the upcoming school year, and of course, a new backpack. Looking for an eco-conscious backpack?
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Horrible Bridesmaid DressesI caught myself thinking about wedding traditions many times, and honestly I can't think of a more controversial tradition than picking the ugly dress for the bridesmaid.
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Wear Dresses: The Most Feminine GarmentMy favorite type of garment ever is the dress. I feel more feminine, more elegant, more stylish, more beautiful when I wear one. I like to wear dresses at work, at parties, paying visits. I even like to wear dresses when I go shopping.
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JeansJeans are probably the only garment present in absolutely any wardrobe. Also, it's the only garment which would fit absolutely any person. It became indispensable for anyone in our times.
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Shopping from Victoria's Secret: Lingerie and SwimwearMy first Victoria's Secret shopping experience occurred about 2.5 years ago. Before that I never shopped online from Victoria's Secret, or from any other online shop. I used to avoid online shopping, for a few reasons...
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Manolo Blahnik ShoesWhat's the most desired name in a woman's shoe closet? Ever since Sex and the City the TV show started to air in 1998, women around the world started to think shoes differently. Carrie Bradshaw became a fashion symbol for millions of women not only by her crazy yet stylish outfits, but also by her e
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My Maternity Fashion ExperienceLast year I went through one of the most beautiful experiences in my life - pregnancy. The excitement of a new person coming into my life was hard to describe in words. I was equally excited, and impatient, and scared sometimes, as it was my first baby.
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New Crystal Jewelry Collection from SwarovskiSwarovski brings us a new crystal jewelry collection, with an overwhelming number of styles of rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets. These gorgeous and full of glam jewels are of visionary shapes and breath-taking colors. Some of the jewels featured in the new collection are:Pendants for $57 - $175
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The Beautiful World of HermesHermes has always been a beacon of style and elegance. A Hermes scarf is one of those accessories able to change and make sparkle an entire outfit, even a very modest and simple one. You can look tern and unnoticeable wearing a regular day outfit; but put a Hermes scarf on, and your entire presence
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Swarovski Jewelry Inspired by Sex and the City-2The Sex and the City-2 fever is still on, since last month when it started to play in theaters. Sex and the City is more than a movie, it's a concept. Women around the world were inspired by the beloved movie in matters of style and fashion. Some of them were inspired by Carrie's style, some of them
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Toronto Protests at the G-20Toronto hosted G8/G20 summit during the June 26-27 weekend, and what is was supposed to be a civilized gathering turned out to have a violent outcome. -
What to Wear to a Summer WeddingMany couples choose the summer season for the most important day in their lives - the wedding. Now that summer is already in town, it means there is a big chance you are about to be invited to attend a wedding (or maybe more weddings) this summer. Either it's a close friend or a family member who ge
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Little Black DressThere are some fashion pieces de resistance which shouldn't be missing from anyone's wardrobe, and the little black dress is one of them.
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Guess Best-SellersSummer is here, and it's not a bad idea to upgrade your wardrobe. If you want to stand out with a stunning style, if extravagance does not scare you, Guess may be the right choice for you.
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Manolo Blahnik ShoesWhat's the most desired name in a woman's shoe closet? Ever since Sex and the City the TV show started to air in 1998, women around the world started to think shoes differently.
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Banana Republic, a Modern Style for EverybodyOne of the most appreciated and preferred brands in fashion is Banana Republic. Well known around the world, Banana Republic stores and boutiques can be found in many major cities across the globe.
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Semi Annual Sale from Victoria's SecretSummer is already in town, and it is a good time to upgrade your summer wardrobe. When a big fashion name like Victoria's Secret comes up with a big sale event, it shouldn't be missed out for sure!
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News from Aldo - Nude Collection and Other Fashionable ItemsAldo comes up with an exciting collection - nude shoes. Subtle nudes and neutral tones are the latest trends in footwear fashion this summer. Sandals, pumps, flats, peep-toes - over 100 styles in nude tones are currently available at Aldo.